That was a really great series I was so sure MMA would take it 4:0 or 4:1 after the first two games , didnt expect that.

In the last game I really felt the tension and got nervous even though I didnt really want either one to lose but it would've
been really harsh for MMA.

darkest44

United States1009 Posts

December 17 2011 23:10 GMT

#9724

My god. Somehow GOM manages to save the most epic series when it will have the most impact (gstl finals, last tourney of the year) almost like it's scripted. Amazing ending to the year for sc2, you couldn't have asked for a better ending (maybe only better if DRG completed the comeback). So sad I missed it live. Even knowing the 7th game was apparently epic before watching, I was still so sure DRG was dead with MMAs push with tanks on cliffs after DRG lost his broodlords and gg would be soon, but somehow he managed to push all the way back to MMAs base. Sick game, sick ending. Thank you gom and the players for putting on a great show.

Spuick

Norway357 Posts

December 17 2011 23:12 GMT

#9725

A good ending to a fine #eSports year.

Odoakar

Croatia1835 Posts

December 17 2011 23:25 GMT

#9726

Holy shit, what a game 7, I don't regret paying 10$ just for these final games

The_Unseen

France1923 Posts

December 17 2011 23:26 GMT

#9727

Holy shit, that was a wicked series O_O

Empirimancer

Canada1024 Posts

December 17 2011 23:27 GMT

#9728

On December 18 2011 07:55 Twistacles wrote:
Amazing series. It didn't feel as high-level and crisp as Leenock/Jjakji, but it was as entertaining if not more.

This. As a display of skill Jjakji impressed me more than MMA, but goddamn those were some fun games to watch.

Altern

United States1053 Posts

December 17 2011 23:50 GMT

#9729

As much as I like MMA, it would've been INCREDIBLE to see DRG reverse sweep and I was a little heart broken when he lost at the end, what a finals!

tuho12345

4482 Posts

December 17 2011 23:57 GMT

#9730

I think the fact that MMA didn't make ghost until 45' actually made the game better. I mean the game was just pure control and decision rather than watching MVP with a tanks line, PFs and 40 ghosts to snipe everything. Just much better to watch. Ghost with sniping is fun to watch sometimes but mostly in late TvZ is just painful to watch.

Highways

Australia6098 Posts

December 18 2011 00:03 GMT

#9731

On December 18 2011 05:06 MrCon wrote:

Show nested quote +

SC2 ANthem - matthew anipen
http://ch.gomtv.com/450/28385/464997

How do you watch it?

Warrior Madness

Canada3791 Posts

December 18 2011 00:14 GMT

#9732

I'm so sad DRG lost... So close to the best comeback in sc2. the best storyline. ): You couldn't ask for a better finals though. GG.

Hall0wed

United States8486 Posts

December 18 2011 00:18 GMT

#9733

Had some friends over last night to watch but they were asleep by game 3. >_<

Great finals, just wish they would have started sooner. Even I was tired by the end and I am a tank, was hard getting to sleep after that game 7 though.

cablesc

United States1540 Posts

December 18 2011 00:20 GMT

#9734

On December 18 2011 09:03 Highways wrote:

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How do you watch it?

It's on youtube:

awwnuts07

United States621 Posts

December 18 2011 00:22 GMT

#9735

On December 18 2011 06:56 Fischbacher wrote:

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No. You should buy a Blizzard Cup ticket just for MMA vs DRG game 7.

Agreed. I bought the pass to see the full series, but I would've paid $10 for game 7 alone.

cablesc

United States1540 Posts

December 18 2011 00:22 GMT

#9736

On December 18 2011 08:27 Empirimancer wrote:

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This. As a display of skill Jjakji impressed me more than MMA, but goddamn those were some fun games to watch.

Got to disagree. I thought MMA's decision making, control and multi-tasking was superior to Jjakji. Where Jjakji excelled was in his builds and preparation. He had a number of inventive, tricky builds while MMA pretty much went for the same hellion expand for all 7 games. Although you have to consider the tournament duration. Jjakji had 5 days to prep for the finals. MMA played the entire tournament in 5 days.

RaiKageRyu

Canada4773 Posts

December 18 2011 00:43 GMT

#9737

Just rewatched the games on VOD again. Still amazing. MMA clutching out when being pushed back in games 2 and 7.

wklbishop

United States1286 Posts

December 18 2011 00:50 GMT

#9738

I know this is going to be so completely random and out there. But I really hope st_ace can start coming back from his slump and start being in a position where he plays more games and we can see more games out of him. I always believed he is a great player and it'd be a shame if he can't have any breakout performances.

EDIT: I seriously seriously hope he can get the most improved player award.

Daymor

New Zealand151 Posts

December 18 2011 00:52 GMT

#9739

Wow, just watched the VoD's. That was an amazing series. I am at a loss for words about how to describe it. Just wow.

WArped

United Kingdom4845 Posts

December 18 2011 01:00 GMT

#9740

Just finished the series, absolutely incredible, game 7 was just unbelievable, so back and forth. I couldn't have wished for a better two players, after all the stories of GSTL, how they were the two ace players for their teams meeting in the GSTL the history with them at MLG and them being the best two players at there opposite matchup, finally meeting in the final in epic fashion, DRG best ZvT, possibly best Zerg in the world; MMA best TvZ, possibly best Terran in the world. Amazing.

In tears after that..